#C99D1B

Color Details

HEX
#C99D1B
RGB
rgb(201, 157, 27)
HSL
hsl(45, 76%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 87%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.32:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c99d1b
Contrast 8.32:1 AAA
White on #c99d1b
Contrast 2.52:1 Fail
#c99d1b on Black
Contrast 8.32:1 AAA
#c99d1b on White
Contrast 2.52:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4b149
#dfc476
#e9d8a4
#a17e16
#795e10
#503f0b

Complement & Analogous

#1c47ca
#9eca1c
#ca471c

Triadic

#1cca9e
#9e1cca

Monochrome

#503f0b #795e10 #c99d1b #dfc476 #e9d8a4 #f4ebd1

Analogous

#ca471c #da7e60 #c99d1b #b1d549 #9eca1c #7ea216

Complementary Mix

#795e10 #c99d1b #dfc476 #1c47ca #6b87dd #122e83

Nearby Colors

#c99d1a
#c99d1c
#c99d0b
#c99d2b

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About #C99D1B

#C99D1B converts to RGB(201, 157, 27) and HSL(45, 76%, 45%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#C99D1B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C99D1B?
RGB: 201, 157, 27. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 157, 27)
Is #C99D1B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C99D1B?
Complement: #1c47ca.
Does #C99D1B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.52:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.32:1 (AAA (normal text)).